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rangefinder cameras & accessories
(including soviet-era gear)
I use a couple of 35mm rangefinders purchased on a bit of a whim in summer 2003: a Zorki-1, which is a close copy of Leicas of the same period, and a FED-2, which actually manages to improve somewhat on Leicas of the same period. More recently, I added the unusual Corfield Periflex camera of England, which is neither a rangefinder nor exactly an SLR, but an odd hybrid of the two. Officially, I bought these to use in situations where a less conspicuous camera is called for (I like street/candid people photography, but feel more than a little self-conscious thrusting the giant D60 into stranger's faces),
and to keep at least a toe in the world of film, darkrooms and chemicals. Unofficially, and more truthfully, I bought them because they're so retro cool -- just look at all those knurled knobs and polished chrome surfaces! It's a great way to enter the world of Leica thread-mount cameras without spending a fortune. In any case, they both take fabulous pictures.
Zorki-1 Corfield
Periflex-1Here are some lenses & accessories I use with these cameras, with sample images and remarks.
Lenses
Exposure Meters
Sverdlovsk-4 Light Meter
Leningrad-6 Light MeterViewfinders
KMZ Turret FinderKobalux 3.5/28mm
